Food companies

In the 1990 McLibel case, McDonalds was found to "exploit children", to be "culpably responsible for animal cruelty", and to have "advertisements, promotions and booklets which have pretended to a positive nutritional benefit which their food did not match". Its record of labour, working conditions, unionism, and pay was criticised. Now, the green activist defendants are appealing against those parts of the judgment that went against them. Burger King has a similar record. Keep tuned at http://www.mcspotlight.org

Nestlé holds about fifty percent of the world breast-milkósubstitute market. Over 3000 infants die every day from baby-bottle disease (according to the World Health Organisation), and formula-dependant babies create massive economic strain on poor families, contributing to unsustainable land use. Nestlé has an almost-fifty-percent share in LíOreal cosmetics, also tested on animals. Some Nestlé brands to avoid include Allenís, Maggi, Peterís, Milo, Carnation, Catererís Blend, GoDog, Lean Cuisine, Nesway, Caro Extra, Lifesavers, Sunshine, Breath Fresh, Macintosh, Quik Eze, Scanlens, Nesquik, Vitari, Nescafé, GoPet, International Roast, Medallion, Papa Guiseppiís, Chapstick, Dermoplast, Mighty Dog, and many popular chocolate bars. If in doubt, read the label.

Fosters has been prosecuted for dumping chemicals: it owns Elders Meat, Elders Meat Investments, Western Livestock, Tama Meat Packaging, and Australian Meat Holdings - all well known for animal cruelty. PepsiCo has supported oppressive regimes and is known for animal cruelty, and its products include Pepsi, Mountain Dew, and 7UP.
 
 

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